Testing of Electronic Equipment

Background

The state of medical equipment and biomedical engineering in LMICs is not optimal; equipment graveyards, inappropriate donations, limited training options for technicians and engineers, and high breakdown rates are the standard. Much equipment presently available in health facilities has been designed for home use or high-income settings.

No current regulatory body requires adequate testing criteria for the LMIC environment. Traditional procurement systems do not provide access to many technologies that have been designed to address the complexities of LMIC settings.

Who We Are?

Real-life strategy to reach your goals.

AME (Appropriate Medical Equipment) is a social enterprise dedicated to improving access to reliable, high-quality medical equipment in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). We work to ensure that healthcare facilities in resource-limited settings have access to technology that is clinically safe, adapted to local needs, and maintainable within the available resources of the community or country.

Our Vision & Mission

“Our mission is to ensure that medical equipment is clinically safe, adapted to local needs, acceptable to users, and maintainable within the available resources of the community or country.”

Our Vision: “A world where all patients have access to quality care through appropriate medical equipment”

Setting the Global Standard for Appropriate Medical Equipment

“Our mission is to ensure that medical equipment is clinically safe, adapted to local needs, acceptable to users, and maintainable within the available resources of the community or country.”

Why AME Matters...

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or more medical equipment in Sub-Saharan Africa is currently out of service
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of medical equipment in many sub-Saharan African countries is donated or funded by foreign sources.
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0f donated medical equipment is never put into use due to lack of compatibility, spare parts, or training.
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of 81 LMICs have a formal Health Technology Management (HTM) policy.

Our Approach & Solution

To address these issues, AME provides an Appropriate Medical Equipment (AME) Certification based on rigorous, independent testing against criteria tailored for LMIC environments. This ensures medical equipment is:

Usable

Easy to operate with clear interfaces and training materials.

Maintainable

Designed with accessible spare parts and easy repairs.

Affordable

Offering value for money with long-term sustainability.

Durable

Resilient against power fluctuations, humidity, and harsh conditions.

Efficient

Optimized for energy demand and availability of consumables.

We strive for diversity across the globe

Core Focus Areas

  • Testing & Certification: Independent evaluation to ensure medical equipment meets LMIC-specific standards.

  • Capacity Building & Training: Strengthening biomedical engineering expertise to improve maintenance and repair.

  • Health Technology Management (HTM): Supporting healthcare facilities in procurement, maintenance, and disposal.

  • Policy & Advocacy: Working with governments and regulators to improve access to appropriate medical equipment.

 

Testing of Electronic Equipment

The Impact

Through independent testing, policy engagement, and partnerships, AME is helping to improve the quality and longevity of medical equipment in LMICs. By working with manufacturers and healthcare providers, we ensure that only high-quality, appropriate equipment reaches the facilities that need them most.

Collaborate with Experts to Make a Global Impact!

AME is a mission-driven social enterprise uniting 12 biomedical engineers and global health professionals from 5 continents. With 200+ years of collective experience, our diverse team is committed to shaping the future of appropriate medical equipment worldwide.

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